The Essences of Time are eight sacred relics that appear in Oracle of Ages. Each essence is scattered across Labrynna, hidden in eight dungeons. The Essences of Time hold the power to see the truth and hold the Maku Tree's memory.[1] Once Veran has gone to the past and altered history, the Maku Tree's memory fades due to the flow of time being disrupted.[2] In order for Link to defeat Veran, he must collect all eight Essences of Time to see the truth.[1] As he acquires each essence, the Maku Tree gradually regains her memory and gives hints to where the next Essence of Time is. Once Link has obtained the last essence, time now flows true in the Maku Tree again and begins to remember everything she has forgotten. The Maku Tree remembers that her Maku Seed can only be used by a hero who knows the powers of the Essences of Time, seeing truth across time and space. Telling Link he can defeat Veran if he can do this, she gives him the Maku Seed to enter the Black Tower.[3]

The eternal light of the last Essence of Time, Falling Star, serves as a guide to the other seven essences.[4]

Falling Star

"The eternal light of this heavenly body acts as guide to the other essences."

— In-game description

The Falling Star, the eighth Essence of Time, is located in the Ancient Tomb guarded by Ramrock.

References

↑ 1.11.2 "I don't recall, but I think you need the eight Essences of Time hidden in Labrynna to beat Veran! The essences hold the power to see the truth, and they hold my memory! You won't beat Veran if you can't see the truth!" — Maku Tree, Oracle of Ages.

↑ "Link! You've collected all eight Essences of Time and know their power! Thanks to you, time flows true in me again, and I remember all I had forgotten! I'm the guardian of Nayru, Oracle of Ages, and my Maku Seed can be used only by a hero who knows the powers of the Essences of Time. The hero who knows the Essences of Time sees unwavering truth across time and space. If you can do this, Link you can stop Veran! Take this!" — Maku Tree, Oracle of Ages.

↑ "Falling Star Its eternal light acts as guide to the other essences." — Inventory Description, Oracle of Ages.